Description
These red velvet chocolate chip cookie bars are perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day! A beautiful red hue with a rich chocolate flavor, these chewy, soft bars are packed with melty chocolate chips, making them a perfect treat for sharing.
Ingredients
- Butter: Softened (for a rich, smooth dough)
- Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness
- Brown Sugar: Keeps the bars soft and chewy
- Eggs: For structure and moisture
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor
- Red Food Coloring: For that stunning red color
- All-Purpose Flour: Base of the dough
- Cocoa Powder: Subtle chocolate flavor
- Baking Powder: Helps rise and softness
- Salt: Balances sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until the dough reaches your desired color.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined. Mix in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
- Allow the cookie bars to cool in the dish before cutting them into squares.
Notes
- Adjust the red food coloring to get the depth of color you prefer. For a brighter red, you may add a little more.
- Feel free to add white chocolate chips or nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Valentine’s Day, red velvet, chocolate chip, cookie bars, dessert, Valentine's Day treat